Saturday, June 9, 2018

Takht-e Soleyman or “The Throne of Solomon" in Iran

Takht-e Soleyman meaning “the throne of Solomon” is the
holiest shrine of Zoroastrianism and the most important relic of the former
Sassanid Empire .The archaeological site of Takht-e
Soleyman, in north-western Iran, is situated in a valley set in a volcanic
mountain region. It was created in the 6th century by the Persian Empire of the
Sassanids, and was partially rebuilt during the Ilkhanid period 13th-14th
century. They added new constructions and reused the site as a palace. The site
officially comprises one location, but there are 6 sublocations such Takht-e
Soleyman with its firetemple and Anahita temple, the small hill Zendan-e
Suleiman (‘Solomon’s prison’), a mountain to the east that served as quarry for
the construction of the site, the archaeological mound Tepe Majid and Belqeis
Mountain with a citadel .Our British guests, who had been accompanied by well-informed
guide-drriver, Reza, believed that Takht-e Soleyman represents an outstanding
example of Zoroastrian sanctuary, integrated with Sasanian palatial
architecture within a composition, which can be seen as a prototype.